A PBS Great American Read Top 100 PickWinner of the Pulitzer Prize * Winner of the National Book Award   Published to unprecedented acclaim, The Color Purple established Alice Walker as a major voice in modern fiction. This is the story of two sisters—one a missionary in Africa and the other a child wife living in the South—who sustain their loyalty to and trust in each other across time, distance, and silence. Beautifully imagined and deeply compassionate, this classic novel of American literature is rich with passion, pain, inspiration, and an indomitable love of life.“Intense emotional impact . . . Indelibly affecting . . . Alice Walker is a lavishly gifted writer.” — New York Times Book Review“Places Walker in the company of Faulkner.” — The Nation“Superb . . . A work to stand beside literature of any time and place.” — San Francisco Chronicle“A novel of permanent importance.” — Peter S. Prescott, Newsweek

Lily Tomlin, one of America's foremost comediennes, continues to venture across an ever-widening range of media, starring in television, theater, motion pictures, animation, video, and personal appearances throughout the United States. During her extraordinary entertainment career, Tomlin has received numerous awards, including: six Emmys; a Tony for her one woman Broadway show, Appearing Nitely; a second Tony as Best Actress, Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics' Circle Award for her one woman performance in Jane Wagner's The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe; a CableAce Award for Executive Producing the film adaptation of The Search; a Grammy for her comedy album, This is a Recording as well as nominations for her subsequent albums Modern Scream, And That's the Truth, and On Stage; a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for Nashville, and two Peabody Awards--the first for the ABC television special, Edith Ann's Christmas: Just Say No‰l and the second for narrating and executive producing the HBO film, The Celluloid Closet. The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe is a kind of Gulliver's Travelogue on the latter half of the 20th Century.1 Ser... [Read More]

The Good Men Project: Real Stories from the Front Lines of Modern Manhood is more than a book; it is the centerpeice of a national discussion about what manhood means today. Thirty-one essays by a broad range of men--rich, poor, black, white, gay, straight, urban, rural, famous, ordinary--describe the challenges, obstacles, triumphs, failures, and life-changing moments that collectively help define what it means to be a man in America. Matt Gannon's documentary The Good Men Project: Real Stories from the Front Lines of Modern Manhood accompanies the book. The film mixes riveting footage and breathtaking photography with candid narration from ten disparate men describing the experiences that have defined their lives. Proceeds from sales of the book and the DVD will benefit The Good Men Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation supporting organizations that provide educational, social, financial, or legal support to men and boys at risk.

For fans of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir, bestselling author C. W. Gortner effortlessly weaves history and drama in this captivating novel about one of the world’s most notorious families. Glamorous and predatory, the Borgias fascinated and terrorized fifteenth-century Renaissance Italy, and Lucrezia Borgia, beloved daughter of the pope, was at the center of the dynasty’s ambitions. Slandered as a heartless seductress who lured men to their doom, was she in fact the villainess of legend, or was she trapped in a familial web, forced to choose between loyalty and survival? With the ascension of the Spaniard Rodrigo Borgia as Pope Alexander VI, a new era has dawned in Rome. Benefitting from their father’s elevation are the new pope’s illegitimate children—his rival sons, Cesare and Juan, and beautiful young daughter Lucrezia—each of whom assumes an exalted position in the papal court. Privileged and adored, Lucrezia yearns to escape her childhood and play a part in her family’s fortunes. But Rome is seductive and dangerous: Alliances shift at a moment’s notice as Italy’s ruling dynasties strive to keep rivals at bay. As Lucrezia’s father faces challenges from a... [Read More]

The electrical fences and advanced technology of Jurassic World didn't stop the dinosaurs from escaping and terrorizing the visitors, just like nothing is going to stop you from having the best Halloween yet when you dress in this one-piece inflatable T-Rex suit. A built-in fan will keep you cool all night, so whether you're trick or treating through Jurassic World or you're going to a fun party with your friends, you'll be comfortable! You can also don this costume to the premiere of the upcoming film; you'll look so great, people will forget all about the movie and all eyes

Unleash your inner warrior. With your speed, stealth and skill, your night will surely be a thrill! The Stealth Ninja Costume includes: a jumpsuit with attached molded chest armor, hood with detached mask and belt with attached ninja stars. Does not include sword or

Barry Allen becomes the Flash when lightning strikes the S.T.A.R. Labs particle accelerator where he's working. Your child may not be able to run faster than the speed of light, but this officially licensed DC Comics costume will make him look and feel just like the Flash! It includes a bright red muscle chest jumpsuit with 3D Boot Tops and 3D Gauntlets. It also includes a red half-face mask just like the one the Flash wears with its distinctive yellow horns above the ears. Your child will be ready to find the truth behind any number of crimes he discovers